IT WAS BEAUTIFUL!| FIRST TIME HEARING Cat Steven - Wild World REACTION

[@timkeagy4094]

His voice and guitar is fabulous. Morning Has Broken is his masterpiece and probably one of the best songs written.

[@rocketrabble6737]

He did a wonderful version of it, but "Morning has Broken" is not a Cat Stevens song. It was first published as a Christian Hymn by Eleanor Farjeon in 1931. Her inspiration for it was the village of Alfriston in East Sussex, which is about 4 miles over the hill from where I live. Cat Stevens' original recording included Rick Wakeman on piano.

[@curtisnieskes773]

I agree. Father and Son is also a classic that will tug at your heart!!

[@John_Chu]

@@rocketrabble6737 Wakeman wrote the piano arrangement. It was a 45 second track until producer Paul Samwell-Smith (ex-Yardbirds) told Cat that was too short to include on a record. Cat heard Wakeman composing what would later be "Catherine Howard" during studio downtime and asked him to do a piano accompaniment to his guitar track. The rest be history as they say.

[@lakecrazy]

@@John_Chu kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJbFh3yOiLZ5eZI Wakeman's piano is beautiful. I was lucky to see Cat in concert 1971... 3rd row. And I still enjoy watching Harold and Maude.. Maybe they should watch that movie.. soundtrack is fab

[@lyn3974]

Morning Has Broken is in our hymnal and we sing it in services.

[@orphu88]

My favorite Cat Stevens song is "Oh Very Young", which I think you'll find truly heartwarming, being parents of young children.

[@andyrunton]

Seconded. “Oh Very Young,” was the song that made me a Cat Stevens fan for life. So bittersweet. So profound. I think you’ll absolutely love it! “And though your dreams may toss and turn you now… They will vanish away like your daddy’s best jeans, denim blue, faded up to the sky. And though you want them to last forever, you know they never will. You know he never will. And the patches make the goodbye harder still.” I think that was one of the beautiful things about the radio. You would hear these songs all the time and then one time when it’s playing you suddenly make a connection and the lyrics speak directly to your heart.

[@sharonjensen3016]

"Oh Very Young" reminds me of my twin nephews when they were small. I used to put Cat Stevens music on to lull them off to sleep. Didn't always work. The older twin boy would just start singing "It's a wild world!"

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

That's my mum's favourite too. She married my stepdad who I swear, was the living image of Cat. My mum was gorgeous looking too but it was strange. All my friends used to sit and ogle him, much to his embarrassment. Cat was on heavy rotation in our house in the 70s. Yes they are still married. 47 years.

[@allycatspreparedlife5313]

Oh absolutely!!!

[@wendyryder2708]

Hi Jeff! I totally agree! This is my favourite song of Cat Stevens! I was in my early teens in the early seventies and my brother and I used to listen to his music together! Peace and Blessings to you and your family!

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

AN ABSOLUTE MUST ON THE CAT STEVENS PLAYLIST IS "FATHER AND SON"! IT WILL HIT THE FEELS FOR SURE, IT'S A BEAUTIFUL SONG!!!!

[@stacybalson]

Yes,yes,yes. Was checking the comments before I made the same suggestion.

[@maureencollins5177]

They did "Father and Son" last fall, They cried through a lot of it. It is my favorite song of his.

[@stacybalson]

Thanks

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

@@maureencollins5177 I thought so but it must have been taken down cuz I looked through their page and I didn't see it!!

[@FishpondsLady]

I love Father and Son

[@bethcrumpton476]

"Moonshadow" has a very deep, beautiful, spiritual message. Might even make you cry.

[@KimSimful]

I love Cat Stevens! My high school days! Morning Has Broken is beautiful. Father and Son also recommended.

[@johnberg9497]

They already reacted to Father and Son

[@mikekling]

My family had Cat Stevens music playing constantly!! Love his voice and storytelling. Please check out his songs: Moonshadow, Tuesday's Dead, Oh Very Young, Morning Has Broken and Peace Train (which I know you covered)!! Keep smiling!! 🎶😊🎶

[@yaimavol]

Just heard Oh Very Young again for the first time in God knows... and it is so authentic. I think Cat Stevens and Jim Croce were the best song-writers of that era

[@marilynk30]

Morning has Broken OMG gorgeous! Moonshadow amazing!

[@pclark1332]

"Miles From Nowhere." & "How Can I Tell You?" & "Where Do The Children Play? are 3 more great songs.

[@musicaddict5076]

@@yaimavol James Taylor too!

[@mikekling]

@@yaimavol I agree. Jim Croce was another family favorite here!! 😍🎶

[@scottNNJ]

This is the song we need this week. Yes, it’s a wild world and we do need to beware, but there’s also a lot of good out there and a lot of folks who care and who show us we can carry on calmly and peacefully despite the wildness.

[@juliewhite7469]

👏👏👏👏

[@GranFelicia]

yes, so much!! Blessings to you, I hope you have a good day/night. From a fellow heartbroken Squader (they really need a nickname for us!) 💜

[@caseymoe816]

“It’s hard to get by just upon a smile,” but you two make us all smile every day. Remember, it’s harder to make a smile than a frown. You have to work at it, and you guys do it every single day. Thank you! 🙏🏻🔥🤙😁

[@phillipbarker4757]

That line makes me sure he wrote this about Carly Simon. She wrote anticipation about Cat Stevens.

[@baronvonsatan]

...that's backwards-- it takes more effort to frown than to smile.

[@haroldroberts6962]

PLEASE PLEASE GIVE A LISTEN TO MORNING HAS BROKEN BY CAT STEVENS MY SISTERS SUNG MORNING HAS BROKEN AS THEIR SENIOR SONG WHEN THEY GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL IN 1972

[@caseymoe816]

@@baronvonsatan Thought the same, then looked it up. It’s actually about the same but a smile takes one more muscle, 12-11. Weird huh? Learn something new everyday.

[@SusanJohnston]

Yep

[@MrLeadb1]

'The First Cut Is The Deepest' is one of his most covered songs by other artists, but his original is the best of all.

[@MrTeronzio]

For sure

[@rogerkelly7988]

You can never beat an artist and their acoustic guitar especially Cat Stevens

[@Laniefj]

We listened to this album everyday in 3rd grade, we had a hippie teacher. We knew every song by heart.

[@LoPet6225]

I went to Catholic school in the 60s & 70s. My 8th grade homeroom teacher, Sister Martha, brought in her guitar & played Morning has Broken. I was never the same after that. ❤️

[@maryannturton9830]

Great memories,cool teacher!🎙🎶👊

[@walterpanovs]

Carly Simon's hit "Anticipation" was about her waiting on Cat Stevens' arrival for a date. They were together for a bit in the early '70s. (That song was later famously used in a ketchup commercial.)

[@ericsmith6615]

Wife here..As Gen er ..totally remember that commercial!

[@ericsmith6615]

Gen xer..(sorry)

[@debrawhited3035]

I'm a Boomer, and saw Cat Stevens in concert back then. Just him, a stool, a guitar, a mic...and a couple of hours of him taking requests, and singing everything we asked for and more. Wonderful memories. I did not know that story about Carly Simon though!

[@susanalexander6721]

I would have been anticipating too. He was gorgeous.

[@debrawhited3035]

@@susanalexander6721 - you got that right!

[@bodiedog1743]

"Sitting" by Cat Stevens is a very underrated song. I have every album he has done and there really isn't a bad song. You opened another rabbit hole! :)

[@latherslick]

Sitting. Omygosh. I forgot about this song but always loved it. So nice to read the replies and come across this gem. I will listen to it many times going forward.

[@johnthegreek5836]

I think Sitting is an awesome song

[@Wordsmyth8]

Agree. I love the entire Catch Bull at Four album.

[@paulcwalina7910]

For something completely different from Stevens -- and just a fun party song -- try "Another Saturday Night," one of biggest and most popular hits. Something similar to this one is 'Oh Very Young."

[@mikephillips8810]

'Oh Very Young', great choice.

[@sidiqabdul-kareem5544]

Love that one, but the original singer, Sam Cooke did “Another Saturday Night” better.

[@randyhinkson7950]

My favorite Cat Stevens tune is Father and Son....beautiful song

[@tunyhuny5]

What makes the songs from back then is passion. Songs now is to have a hit and fame(money).

[@johnthegreek5836]

I’m glad you’re back doing some Cat Stevens, he’s a great singer, songwriter and musician! Tea for the Tillerman is a masterpiece

[@navymiguelito]

My favorite Cat Stevens song.

[@dworstell8599]

Cat Stevens has such a vibe. He was a favorite when I was in high school in the early 70’s when singer/songwriters ruled. I’m 65 now but still love the music and still have 70’s hair! Please, please check out Carol King’s Tapestry album. Every song is good but especially; “Far Away”, It’s Too Late”, “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” ✌🏻

[@caraziegel7652]

female friday!!

[@MsAppassionata]

@@caraziegel7652 YES! Excellent idea.

[@TheFairyintheFishBowl]

“ How Can I Tell You” & “The Wind” are my favourites….❤️

[@josephscally6270]

Thank you so much for selecting this. When Luca was born, I was hoping that you would pick Father and Son from Cat Stevens and I do hope you will get to it some day as it is also a very beautiful song. This is a good version, but if you are going to add this to a workout playlist, I would recommend the studio version.

[@catherinebent7307]

They have already done it. :)

[@josephscally6270]

@@catherinebent7307 Thank you for pointing that out. I am usually careful and research before I make a request.

[@Robsan40]

I'd love to see Jay's reaction to Cat Stevens' Morning Has Broken, knowing how much he loves piano. That song has unquestionably the most Gorgeous piano playing ever.

[@andrewleavenworth2309]

As someone else mentioned, you would enjoy the movie "Harold & Maude" with Cat Stevens singing the songs on the soundtrack. The movie has some dark humor and a great message.

[@kathleensmith3555]

I love that movie -- easily on my top 10

[@andrewleavenworth2309]

@@kathleensmith3555 Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort are stellar and Vivian Pickles as the Mom is priceless. There are so many great quotes from that movie too. Add the Cat Stevens soundtrack...sublime. ;o)

[@angelagoodwin5758]

OOH YEAH, Harold and Maude is one of my favorites!

[@andrewleavenworth2309]

“Harold, dear, eat your beets.”

[@lisawells2459]

Amber, thank you so much for relating your story about your Dad's words: "The hardest lesson you're going to learn as you go out into the world is that not everyone has a heart like you." His words went straight into my heart and now, like you, I will carry your father's words with me for comfort as well. Thanks.

[@deborahzuchero7348]

I dedicate this song to my Dad.. my mother had walked out on us & he would sing to it when it was on in the car ❤️ maxi priest & mr big both do great covers 🔥🔥

[@shanenolan8252]

Im sorry Deborah. Your dad sounds awesome. Apparently that happens a lot more than people think , where i live a third of single parents are fathers. And very few of them are widowers .

[@johndesalvo7157]

Jimmy Cliff's live cover is BY FAR the best.

[@deborahzuchero7348]

@@johndesalvo7157 I’ll check it out ty 😊

[@armadillotoe]

I hope your Dad is still alive and you are appreciating him.

[@deborahzuchero7348]

@@armadillotoe with all of my heart & soul ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marybaillie8907]

Cat Steven's had so many beautiful songs. This is only one of them. Morning Has Broken Moon Shawdow Where do the Children Play? His songs and their messages are so relatable in real life. Groovy Stuff. " Hard to Get By Just Upon a Smile" true in life. Glad you love Cat too. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@andymageen5308]

Even his very early Pop songs like Mathew and Son had very literate lyrics. He has always been almost embarrassed by success but his words have related to millions and I for one am grateful. ✌️

[@shanenolan8252]

I always thought dolly Partons 9 to 5 borrowed heavily from that song '( mattew and sons ) the type writer sound and descriptions of office work

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

He was just England's star cat Stevens when this song was made, and a big star. one day he went swimming in the ocean and realized he would not make it back.made a promise to god if he could live would devote his life to his chosen religion. That's when he kinda gave up his career and became yussef salom,i believe.your watching more recent footage on his return a few years back or so.

[@markrichards6863]

It's a great song, really stands the test of time. He had a lot of wisdom at a young age. I think he was only 17 when he wrote " The First Cut Is The Deepest", which put him on the charts in UK, but not here in the US.

[@allendixon7700]

It's just really, really it, just don't give any it. Don't give a hell belly h I l l b I l l y hill billing😊

[@allendixon7700]

Blake Shelton Blake, Shelton and Troy siadkins. No psychotic hillbilly, so I gotta help me out like bone Bona the video. Yeah it's yeah it is😊

[@hollishamilton3943]

The conversion from teen pop star to introspective singer songwriter came after a near death experience. While recovering from tuberculosis and a collapsed lung, he wrote "Trouble" which sort of shows how it affected him. Other songs you might enjoy are "Oh Very Young", "Where do the Children Play" and "Moonshadow". Although he did not write it, his arrangement of "Morning has Broken" is truly one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded.

[@missrachelreads]

"Trouble" is one of my favorites by him! Also, "Where Do the Children Play" has a beautiful message about the earth and the environment.

[@meierlinksd4996]

Ahh, back to Cat. So, I know you've done "Father and Son", "Peace Train", and now, "Wild World". Most people's suggestions here are right on. "Morning Has Broken" A good hymnal. "Moonshadow" One of my favorite songs of all time. It has a Job from the Good Book like feel to it. Coupled with love. I always think of a certain woman in my life now when I hear this song. However, there is one of Cat's that I rarely seen mentioned, and yet, I like the song so very much. In a way, you could even say it is the "answer" to seeing the "Wild World" of reality. And the song? "Can't Keep It In" Hope it brings you joy.

[@tedcole9936]

For your movie channel, someday you might try “Harold and Maude” it’s a wild 70’s cult-classic film that basically has a Cat Stevens soundtrack!!

[@vickiroman189]

One of my favorites!

[@johnboydTx]

Now that is an unusual movie 🤔💜♥️✌️

[@ericsmith6615]

Harold and Maude totally!

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Coolest car ever

[@johnboydTx]

@@dr.burtgummerfan439 one of a kind 😊

[@Mr05Chuck]

Saw him in concert in Seattle in 1976. He was at the top of his game. Great concert. While going to college in Seattle I saw Zepplin, Springsteen, Loggins and Messina. David Bowie, BTO etc. Great time to go to school.

[@more5600]

Early pop Cat Stevens songs, "The First Cut is the Deepest" (widely covered) and "Matthew and Son". Very mod, groovy with an Austin Powers vibe.

[@DG2244]

A very special Artist. Broke my heart when he stopped singing. Not the same when he tried a comeback years later.

[@vickiroman189]

I didn't really appreciate Cat back in the day. So imagine my surprise when I burst into tears after he sang the first few notes of this today. It has so much more meaning for today's world, I think.

[@johnlong9534]

This song was out when I was in high school. I had a girlfriend and this was "our song" and it still is today. We have been married over 50 years now and it never gets old.

[@brentcox7772]

Love Cat Stevens!! Next might be “If you want to sing out, sing out”!!🤘🔥

[@avidrdr5640]

Cat Stevens' music and his life have reflected a spiritual quest that was obvious from his earliest songs.

[@sumonjamal1653]

Cat Stevens is a rare soul. After he made million$ in the 70's as an iconic singer, he converted to Islam & changed his name to Yusuf Islam... he married happily, had kids in the 80's and gave up his career & music for family... gave up most of his fortune to charity... and worked in humanitarian causes for decades... worked to teach a peaceful message in Islam... How many rock stars do u know would do that? Only recently did he start recording music again as Yusuf Islam, and with his son. Cat Stevens is a true icon...🤘🤘

[@paddysworld3978]

Could not agree more!

[@bearsagainstevil]

He called for rushdies death and since then denied doing so , so hes cowardly as hell , a real piece of shit in human form. Did becoming a muslim make him a false coward , he was on uk tv multiple times calling for rushdies death and extending the fatwah onto anyone who worked on the book and now he denies it even though there is film of him doing that

[@gowanian]

Rich Mullins

[@jamesy4003]

I’m among a majority of people that turn off Cat Stevens when he pops on Sat radio -and I used to be a big fan

[@bearsagainstevil]

I remember him leading the campaign against salman rushdie , and extending the death fatwah to anyone working on the book used to be a fan but hes a bad person

[@seiraeiramasil2302]

Other songs by Cat Steven, "Peace Train", "Oh Very Young", "Moonshadow", "Morning Has Broken", "First Cut Is The Deepest" and "Another Saturday Night", all great songs.

[@williammcgrath9466]

Even when he was very young in the 1960s , he was writing great songs like “The first cut is the deepest” and “Here comes my baby “.

[@robertreichle1]

His voice is always great live, but there's crucial music missing here compared to the album version. Worth going back and checking out the studio recording to see the difference and what's missing.

[@francb1634]

ya the melody is almost non-existent in this version

[@markgillis2447]

I totally agree. His studio work is so beautify sung, played and produced. Cat Stevens is a great live performer, but you're doing yourself a disservice if you don't also check out the studio work. The same goes for other works by artists such as Led Zeppelin, The Cars, Elton John's Love Lies Bleeding/Funeral for a Friend also comes to mind and there are so many others.

[@aue82a]

@@francb1634 "ya the melody is almost non-existent in this version" FYI, the melody is intact, back to music school Franc B

[@rebeccapowell9944]

Jordan, I think you would love the piano in "Sad Lisa" and Amber would love the lyrics. It's a song that addresses a topic no one talked about then. Beautiful song!

[@johnmavroudis2054]

Another great Cat Stevens song (and highly underrated!) is Ruby Love... He actually sings a few lines in Greek, as well... (He's of Greek heritage).

[@quincee3376]

omg is he greek? i have a lot of Greek friends. i honestly never knew that. cool. thx.

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

No wonder I always liked him.

[@hollishamilton3943]

Steven Demetre Georgiou, born on 21 July 1948 in London, was the youngest child of a Cypriot father, Stavros Georgiou and a Swedish mother, Ingrid Wickman. His father was Greek Orthodox and mother Baptist.

[@johnthegreek5836]

Yes a fellow Greek

[@BC-ui9yt]

YES! One of his best!

[@dugdoll3295]

Always Loved Cat in the 70’s, still love Yusef

[@Cynthia...]

He has so many wonderful songs I can’t think of any that I don’t like. ❤️

[@gregstilwell7760]

Mr. Big did an absolutely fantastic cover of this song

[@magneto7930]

Morning Has Broken by Cat Stevens, that is the song you will definitely want to listen to!

[@eddiehansen6865]

He lives his life on his terms and you have to admire that. Being famous was never his thing and because of that he became famous. And really how many musicians have had a price put on their head.

[@AzaleaLala]

I love Cat Stevens. He really has some great songs. Moonshadow, Morning has Broken, Oh Very young. He's so good.

[@emiethirteen1219]

Morning Has Broken is a beautiful song you don't want to miss!

[@lreed1040]

"Morning Has Broken", "Another Saturday Night" by him and Sam Cooke (original) are great and "Oh Very Young". Singers/Songwriters of the 70's👍There are two 70's songs that I just remembered and have never seen reactions to "Sunshine" by Jonathan Edwards and "Poetry Man" by Phoebe Snow. There are so many 70's songs like these to hear. Oh, for a fun one on a Saturday would be "Saturday Morning Confusion" by Bobby Russell. You would love it and find it fun. Maybe even relate to the household confusion on a Saturday Morning.😂

[@DQ_Mine]

"Morning Has Broken". Such a beautiful song. A favorite. Love Cat Stevens.

[@tchampagne1494]

Be sure to listen to Morning Has Broken and Moon Shadow. He is my favorite male singer. He has so many wonderful songs.

[@doreenradwan4790]

Cat Stevens converted to the Muslim faith and is now known as Yusif Islam. Amazing voice!

[@robrobertson4619]

Every time I hear Cat Stevens, “Oh Very Young”, I get a lump in my throat. Beautiful song!

[@mysteriousmysticalmoments2023]

There is a lot of remakes out there but love this one. WOOOOO Baby it's a wild world. Great song for the acoustics and his vocals. That is it Amber exactly . It is going to be crazy in life . "I will always remember you like a child girl. "

[@sylvialawrence4431]

This was always my favorite by Cat. Seems like just yesterday first hearing it. Oh the years fly!

[@annb8296]

It has already been mentioned but please react to his song "Morning Has Broken." It is one of the most beautiful songs ever. 🌄💕🕊️

[@grobinson7507]

Love Cat Stevens, all his music is so beautiful. Mr Big did a cover of this song, they did a good job

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

Cat Stevens "How can I tell you" 💜 is the MOST beautiful song I've ever heard. The studio version is the BEST for this song. I put the link in my reply comments below.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

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[@wojciechmakowski2304]

Yes.... "How Can I Tell You" and "Lisa" too.

[@cinb3448]

This is one of my favorites by Cat Stevens! I was 16 the first time I heard it. Love it!

[@sumonjamal1653]

'Wild world' was made into a reggae song by Maxi Priest... and a power ballad by Mr. Big 🔥🔥

[@debrabeck9630]

I love Cat Stevens. Thanks for playing and reacting to this great song.

[@waltw4537]

My wife cannot listen to it. From a time in her life when the wild world got too wild for her. I love the song myself. And most of his music. As Amber says there, how you relate to music and what you get from it is your own you . Thanks.

[@ASFMitchelProductions]

this is bringing a tear because my daughter will be moving away far away later in the year.

[@deonneparrish9850]

Like this song and Cat Stevens but my favorite song of his is "Morning is Broken". It was one of the songs we sang in High School Chorus and have loved it ever since. Another singer/songwriter who is really good is Dan Fogelberg in particular his songs "Leader of the Band", "Same Old Lang Syne", "Run For the Roses", "Believe in Me" and "Longer".

[@drdr76]

Morning has Broken was often used at weddings in the 70s.

[@deonneparrish9850]

@@drdr76Cool. I can understand why.

[@drdr76]

Fogelburg, another favorite--so bummed when he passed.

[@deonneparrish9850]

@@drdr76 Me too.

[@AndICanTalk2]

He really is one of the most heartfelt singers I've ever heard. I've loved this song and many others by him for decades. He is one of my mom's favorite artists of them all. I am so happy you both enjoy him so much. Big love to you and everyone who is supporting this channel.

[@bkm2797]

My two favorite albums by Cat Steven are Teaser and the Firecat, and Tea for the Tillerman. Cat sings poetry, and is in a class of his own. Thanks Amber and Jay.

[@Seanriver316]

And one of your new favorites, Mr. Big, also did a cover of this.

[@Renkk17]

Love this song...the band Mr Big, also did this song very well! You should check then singing it as well

[@bossb5513]

Eric Martin voice was amazing.

[@johnbyrnes7912]

He had a spectacular song in the sixties I think it was called I Love My Dog . It came with an over the top production perhaps from Phil Spector not sure and his previous album was Mona Bone Jakon if memory serves correct! 🤡

[@debbiechang5781]

Love Cat Stevens. “Morning Has Broken” is an amazing song for you to check out next. How about some more Linda Ronstadt? It’s been too long! 🌺✌️

[@debbiekousmat6101]

It is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard in my life.

[@audreycumby1075]

'Morning has Broken' is also wonderful by Cat Stevens... Also "Peace Train"

[@mrkrinkle72]

Look up the movie Harold And Maude. It is one of the best films you've never heard of. Cat Stevens does the soundtrack and it is a gem!

[@armymomheatherc]

Cat is the genuine article. That comes thru in everything he sings and says. Its simple and everyone can relate to it.

[@paulmargett9360]

Hey guys what's up, you must react to "Morning Has Broken" it's one of his best in my opinion. Sheer beauty. Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@JonHammerHeart]

Early Cat are songs like "Here Comes My Baby" and "The First Cut Is The Deepest" which Rod Stewart did a cover of. His songs are great and his rich, wonderful voice just takes you away. Listen to "Hard-Headed Woman", "Father & Son", "Sitting", "Miles From Nowhere", "Moonshadow", "Morning Has Broken" and many others. Every one of them is a song that will touch you.

[@jrox6091]

Great list.

[@briangreenwood7233]

If you like Cat Stevens you must watch the movie Harold & Maude. His music is the soundtrack and it's an incredible film!!!

[@RockPowerUSA]

Oh I'm so glad you reacted to this song because it's the one that brings the most tears to me when I listen to it. I think I've listened to it over 100 times. The effect and the guilt is still the same.

[@stephanieo2509]

I much prefer the studio version--has just a beautiful piano in it.

[@SK-lk3iu]

Yes, has much more impact!

[@aue82a]

OK, you prefer the studio version? I guess you are not a fan of live and unplugged versions, whereby what you hear and see are performances that are real , warts and all. (no warts on this particular performance)

[@stephanieo2509]

@@aue82a I didn't say I HATED this performance. It's wonderful. But I prefer the studio and if someone has never heard the song before, I think it's the way to go.

[@SK-lk3iu]

@@stephanieo2509 Agree 100%. Live performances can be great or awful, depending. But if you don't know the song, it doesn't make sense for a first listen. (With few exceptions)

[@diegoshepherd3464]

Cat Stevens was hitting the charts when I was in high school and his songs are timeless. The world today needs talent like Cat.

[@thomasconlee4939]

Cat Stevens was a teen pop star in the 60's touring with Englebert Humperdinck and Jimmy Hendrix! He contracted tuberculosis, and dropped out of the business for a few years. On his return, he changed his image and his music. As another commenter said, the music of Cat Stevens is a genuine rabbit hole!

[@jamesrobertson2361]

I didn't met to hit that thumbs down.

[@michelleboyer9506]

Growing up in the 70’s Cat Stevens was always on the radio or my parents would have him as part of their songs on my dad’s reel to reel.

[@surlechapeau]

His "Morning Has Broken" would be next for you. J & Amber, Congratulations on 250K subscribers!!!!!

[@gratefulkm]

The next one to break you is, "where do the children play" Cat Stevens

[@douglasyuhas413]

Good version but the band ( mr big ) did this song justice !

[@mcmlxv9827]

I prefer the Mr Big version.

[@W4TB]

Three things all by Cat Stevens 1-The First Cut Is The Deepest 2-The Wind 3-If You Want To Sing Out

[@CB-gr1uk]

One talented man!

[@carollandrum9223]

This song is being used in an Infinity car commercial on TV now. Commercials use the good old songs. You hardly ever see them with modern music in them.

[@pixiethedog8735]

love him, was my dads favorite! grew up on that generation of music❤ Moonshadow is amazing

[@DonnaS459]

Absolutely one of my many favorite growing up...great singer song writer....lovely distinctive voice....love me some Cat Stevens!!!!

[@shadsullivan7817]

Wow, I am 7 again listening to my parents records, as they danced together in the living room on a warm Michigan evening. I miss my child hood so much! Thanks!

[@erict956]

Matthew and Son was his first Album and first single in 1966/67. The next single "I love my Dog" was a bit of a precursor to where he would go. People always seem to go towards his version of the Hymn "morning has broken" as being so beautiful and different which it is but for me his song "Lady d’Arbanville" from 1970 is just breathtaking and ground breaking. It is so haunting and almost sounds like it was written in the middle ages by some travelling minstrel.

[@kevinscottbell]

I've always liked Cat Stevens, but until I started reading the comments I had fotgotten how big a part of my youth he was. I was 16 in 1970 when this song was released. I had started playing guitar when I was 13, and fell in love with his music. I used to play "Wild World" a lot, as well as "Moonshadow", "The Wind", and especially "How Can I Tell You?" Which I agree is one the best love songs ever written. It is in my top 3 which includes "Nights in White Satin" and "Unchained Melody," I love "MorningvHas Broken" but could never quite play it well enough to compensate for the absence of the beautiful guitar piece. Reading thses comments took me back to my youth and memories of the music of Cat Stevens and hiw that affected my life. I bought his albums on cassette tape. First, Teaser and the Firecat, then I bought Tea for the Tillerman, and soon added "Where do The Children Play" to my repertoire. Next I purchased "Catch Bull at Four" and by the way, I'm sure some of you know that "Sweet Scarlett" was written about Joni Mitchell. I played these tapes for hours and hours. Then I bought hiscForeigner slbum. I'm sure if I sat down and listened to all of them I could sing along with every song. I'd read that Cat broke all the rules of music composition. Best axample is probably the full version of "Foreighner Suite" which goes all over the place. I just listened to it again. It was like chatting with an old friend. Maybe that is why his music was so great.

[@debbiechang5781]

It’s chillingly appropriate for today’s world. This man is so talented. I have been loving him fro over fifty years. What a gift Cat Stevens/Yusuf has given to us all. 🌺✌️

[@sandybritton9284]

I love Cat Stevens! I saw him in concert when I was 19 (1976) in San Francisco -- a day also made memorable by a pretty epic snowstorm in the afternoon. (Googling, I see the date was Feb 7 1976.) Snow over the Golden Gate Bridge was an incredible sight, and Cat greeted the audience with, "It's great to be back in snowy California!" An amazing day, an amazing concert. So glad he's back performing!

[@KentWalkerFullCircle]

Cat Styevens is the real deal--a man with a song in his mind, and heart as well--whether playing guitar or piano he just deeply and passionately relates his feelings--something we can all relate to-which makes him all the more human.

[@ericsmith6615]

Wife here..Loved This Song all my life.!!.Amber.., thank you for your beautiful perception on this song..Such a sentimental message J...

[@PaulaZF]

Remember that Cat Stevens/ Youssaf was in England. The 60’s pop scene there was Petulia Clarke, check her out! Downtown or Don’t Sleep in the Subway. I was in high school ‘71 to ‘74. He was part of the sound track for me. His emotions got through to me. When I went to college I left everyone behind. This helped me cope with the emotions. Thanks!